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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 552.16 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 552.16 and 151.62 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 552.16 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/552.16 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 552.16 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 83,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,718.50/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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